Portola Inn Reviews
Reviews
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Elizabeth Sent on 10/24/2024Amazing venue with beautiful views and wonderful owners
Lisa and Tom were so caring and flexible with us for our special day. They made the utmost effort to make the day perfect for us. There were multiple times I called Lisa about changes in the plan and their care and attention to detail made the day so wonderful. I can’t thank Tom and Lisa enough for everything they did for us.
I would recommend this venue to anyone. It has beautiful views, a calming environment, and great prices for a venue in the Central Coast. -
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Caleb Sent on 07/14/2024
The Fairytale Wedding We Were Looking For
Our experience at Portola Inn truly felt like a fairytale come to life. From the moment we arrived, every detail was executed with perfection. The team went above and beyond to ensure our special day was nothing short of magical.
Our wedding day at Portola Inn was a dream come true. The venue, the staff, and the overall experience were nothing short of phenomenal. It's safe to say that our special day was made even more memorable thanks to the dedication and expertise of the team at Portola Inn. We highly recommend them to any couple looking to bring their fairytale wedding to life. -
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Vanessa Sent on 07/06/2024
Oak shaded garden hill
Family friends of the O'Malleys and got to get married on their property last year, best venue decision ever. Surroundings provide beautiful backdrops, and the amenities took the stress out of planning a wedding! -
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Kaitlin Sent on 12/30/2023
Like Having Your Family Backyard Wedding
My husband and I knew we wanted to get married at the Portola Inn before we were even engaged! After our good friends were married there a few years before us, we knew that was the place for us too. We wanted our wedding to feel like a dressed-up, backyard, beer garden, hangout kind of party and we got exactly that. The outdoor spaces at the Portola Inn are not just stunning oaks and dappled sunlight, but Tom and Peggy have made such thoughtful decisions and updates to make the spaces serve unique purposes but that flow together seamlessly. Their property is like the backyard we wished was in our family and working with them to plan it felt like having (very qualified professional) family helping us with all the details. They are such kind people and helped us make the day amazing. I could go on and on, but what I'll say is that if California Oaks and the Central Coast are part of your wedding vision, you couldn't ask for a better venue and planning team than Tom and Peggy at the Portola Inn.
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Albert Sent on 12/21/2023Fabulous,Memorable, and very appreciative
The Portola Inn is a beautiful and gorgeous venue. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable in making the wedding a memorable experience. I’ve been there on a couple of other events and they to were also spectacular. I highly recommend them and give them a 10 Star rating.
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Kassidy Sent on 11/17/2023Perfect Spot for Our Fantasy Wedding
The Portola Inn is such a gem of a venue. It is absolutely unique and gorgeous, and Tom and Peggy were so lovely to work with. Our October, fantasy-inspired wedding was beautiful and we're so glad we had it at the Portola Inn. -
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Michele Sent on 11/23/2022Hidden Gem in Atascadero
I am a wedding photographer and we adored working at the Portola Inn. What a hidden gem in the heart of Atascadero! I loved all of the cute corners to take portraits and the owners are the sweetest. You can tell how much they love this property. -
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Jainee Sent on 11/20/2022This is the place!
The Omalley’s are extremely knowledgeable, kind, and will help make your day flow perfectly! Both my now husband (eek!) and I had no clue what we were doing. No help from family or otherwise. The owners at Portola inn helped us with every aspect of planning and took a tremendous amount of stress off. We also were able to house the brides 98 year old grandfather for the duration of the week who required ADA access. Both of our families and friends have raved about the event and how amazing it was! Simply flawless! And the photos- the beautiful oak trees and surrounding greens made this stunning venue perfect! We needed very little decorations! It’s an incredibly naturally beautiful. Just book it! You will not regret it for a moment! -
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Ginny Sent on 09/25/2022Beautiful Hometown Wedding
I could not have chosen a more beautiful place to get married in my hometown. If you want the feel of a small town wedding whether you are a local or not, this is the place. My day was exactly what I wanted. -
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Jared Sent on 08/14/2022Wonderful experience
Tom, Peggy, and Jana gave us such a great experience. We had a wonderful wedding day. We thought it would be hot, but being on a hill with the shade of the trees, it was perfect. Many of our guests asked us how we found this venue because they were so charmed by it. I'm so glad we found the Portola Inn! -
Paulina Sent on 07/01/2022
The BEST wedding venue!
My husband and I got married at Portola Inn in June and it was hands-down the best decision we made. Portola Inn is a beautiful venue but above all, the staff is off-the-charts INCREDIBLE. They made us feel so prepared and excited for our wedding day. They offer coordination the day-of but that doesn’t full encompass all that they do for you…they truly go above and beyond for their couples. Peggy, Tom, and Jana are so genuine and they really care about your experience. If you’re thinking about having your wedding at Portola Inn, DO IT! You will not regret it. We are definitely coming back for our anniversaries and hopefully a vow renewal someday!! What an incredible place with the MOST incredible people. I cannot say enough good things about my experience…and don’t just take it from me- Every single one of my guests LOVED their time at Portola Inn and have been asking non-stop how I found this gem of a venue. My wedding day was the best day of my life and Portola Inn made it all possible! -
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Sarah Sent on 05/03/2022
April 2022 Wedding
Beautiful venue and wonderful people to work with throughout the whole process. The O’Malleys were very helpful with every aspect of the planning process and the day of the ceremony. We would highly recommend this venue. -
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Michelle Sent on 10/19/2020Most gorgeous venue on central coast!
I recently got married on 10/10/20 and I decided to change my wedding from 100 guests to 8 guests since both my father and father in law are at higher risk for COVID. Peggy and Tom were so sweet and understanding and were able to adjust my wedding package. I am SOOO happy I chose to get married at the Portola inn. The grounds are absolutely GORGEOUS and your wedding photos will look so amazing! Not only will you have a beautiful venue but Peggy also acts as an event planner which was so helpful! She was always very prompt in getting back to me with any questions or concerns I had and even referred me to amazing local vendors. On the day of the wedding Peggy was running around making sure everything was set up and helping with last minute details. Tom helped make sure that my arch was secure since it was such a windy day. He even helped my dad with his tie! Both Peggy and Tom went above and beyond and I can’t thank them enough. I felt very safe having my wedding during a pandemic at the Portola Inn. Peggy and Tom were respectful and made sure to have their masks on at all times. Do yourselves a favor and book your wedding at the Portola inn. You won’t regret it! -
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Denise Sent on 10/18/2020Mother of the Bride’s review
From the moment I met Peggy I knew we were in the right place. Not only was the venue just gorgeous, but it was obvious in speaking with Peggy that she had the experience that we sorely lacked. She made wedding planning easy. She was organized, responsive to our ideas and questions and full of great suggestions for local caterers, DJs, and photographers. All her recommendations were spot on and our 2020 Wedding during a pandemic, came off without a hitch! We were able to have a heartfelt, lovely, social distanced but intimate wedding under the oak trees that no one will soon forget, thanks to Peggy’s expertise and guidance. We would highly recommend The Portola Inn for your next special event. In fact the plan is to have a wonderful 1st Anniversary Party there next year! -
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Noelle Sent on 10/18/2020A perfect day!
We booked with Portola Inn in April of 2019 for our October 17th, 2020 wedding. Of course as most of us getting married in 2020 experienced our plans changed from a 80-100 person wedding down to just 20, including us, and Peggy and Tom could not have done a more perfect job adapting to the changes, following all of the guidelines, and making our day more beautiful than we ever could have imagined. Peggy is an amazing coordinator, and made sure things I never even thought of got done. They made sure to set up everything in a socially distant way that didn’t feel cold or sterile, but instead warm and intimate. We honestly can’t imagine our day being any different now; it was perfect! -
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Rebekah Sent on 10/30/2019Gorgeous venue for simple brunch wedding
Robert and I had an intimate and simple brunch wedding. We invited those closest to us and Tom and Peggy took care of the rest. We had about three sit-downs before our event and went over the details so we did not miss a thing. I was not prepared as Peggy mentioned several things at every meeting that I failed to think about! It was so nice knowing that someone was there who had done this before and had items at her venue just in case I forgot something. I really took the worrying out of all of it for me. I truly got to enjoy my day. By the time the day had arrived, we were calm and excited. Peggy and Tom were there for every need and we felt as if we were getting married at our family's house. It was such an intimate time for us. The venue was gorgeous and the most beautiful one we looked at. We are so blessed to have had the O'Malley's as part of our wedding and friends for life. Thank you, Peggy and Tom, for making our day an unforgettable one. -
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Danielle Sent on 09/19/2019
Everything we hoped for.
Tom, Peggy and their team made our experience a memorable one from start to finish. Peggy was extremely helpful in the planning and coordinating, her attention to detail and ability to anticipate our needs made everything flow effortlessly. We cannot thank them enough for making our day so special. -
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Drummond1326 Sent on 09/15/2019
Portola Inn - A Perfect Place for our Daughter's Wedding!
Peggy and Tom O'Malley have an amazing venue at Portola Inn. Their goal was to make our daughter's wedding day as perfect as possible. We gave them only 8 weeks and the wedding day was perfect. We worked well together and they wanted to make sure our dreams for the wedding day happened. They were personally invested in making the day beautiful. Their amazing staff served with big smiles and were available for whatever was needed. The venue was absolutely amazing. Even our local friends were amazed at the beauty of the Portola Inn which included the beautiful old oak trees and gardens! Our guests left saying this was the best wedding they had been to! What a compliment to our family but more importantly to Peggy and Tom for having an amazing location and for their service. Portola Inn is a great choice for a wedding or other event. We are so happy that we were able to have our daughter and new son's wedding day at Portola Inn! -
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Anna Sent on 08/27/2019Beautiful venue!
The venue is beautiful. The ceremony location is the perfect spot if you want some trees and mountains. You do not feel like you are in Atascadero. For us the weather was prefect in August and there was always a slight breeze. -
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Lucy Sent on 05/03/2019Simple, elegant, worry-free!
Tom and Peggy took care of us on every level and in every detail. We didn’t have to worry about a thing on the big day! Their venue is elegant and private and needs no embellishment whatsoever; it is already the perfect setting for any classy event! -
Sarah-Rose Sent on 11/17/2017Peggy and Tom are just amazing. We had the fairytale wedding of our dreams. They helped create the most amazing atmosphere. I just can't say enough great things. This is the place and these are the best people around. I can't thank them enough for making our special day the most perfect day.
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Chrsitine Sent on 11/05/2017Portola Inn is really a hidden gem of a venue. I especially love the canopy of oak trees that offers natural shade for the ceremony and dining sites. The historic buildings and immaculate landscape makes it so picturesque and enjoyable. Our guests kept commenting on how beautiful the venue was. Also Peggy and Tom are just the nicest people and really went out of their way to help understand our vision for the day and create some of the fun spaces we wanted. Peggy really serves as a wedding coordinator also! She met with us several times and offered helpful suggestions, ran the rehearsal and the organization of the day. She and her staff moved and set things up without us having to worry about a thing. Overall their experience in event planning and their beautiful venue can't be beat!
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Coreen Sent on 11/05/2017Peggy and Tom are gems! We are so grateful we were able to find their venue for our wedding. Not only is the venue beautiful, but Tom and Peggy are easy to work with and truly want you to have the best weekend ever. We loved that there was so much included with the venue and that we were able to sleep on the property in the guest houses. Never once during the day did I worry that something wouldn't be taken care of thanks to Tom and Peggy's organization and punctuality! Thanks for making our day/weekend/process wonderful!
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Kevin Sent on 05/26/2017After searching and visiting what felt like dozens and dozens of venues all up and down the central coast, we finally found the perfect place for our wedding. Tom and Peggy were incredibly helpful and a delight to plan our wedding with. When we first started planning this wedding thing we had no idea what we were doing, but they were an invaluable asset when it came to planning and coordinating the wedding.
They had plenty of lawn games for us to rent (Giant Jenga, Ladderball, Cornhole) and a beautiful, naturally shaded ceremony area flanked by large oak trees, The view out into Atascadero's hills is stunning, the setting sun bathed the entire area in a warm golden glow. Just look at some of the pictures and you can see how pretty this venue is. I also liked how the large oak trees spared our guests from the harshest of the sun's rays. At night, we danced in a cute Carriage House which fit our 50 guests or so comfortably. They had two guest houses for us and our groomsmen to stay for both the day before and the day of the wedding, and served delicious breakfast as well!
My wife and I live about 3 hours away from Atascadero so we did the majority of our planning remotely, and Tom and Peggy were very prompt with questions/ coordination issues. They were incredibly patient with us as well, and made sure all of our vendors were on the same page and knew what order things were happening.. After our wedding, many guests told us this was the best wedding they have ever been to, and I strongly believe that Portola Inn's location and easy-going nature had a lot to contribute to that!
If you are looking for somewhere to get married along the central coast, you owe it to yourself and your partner to visit this wonderful venue and consider it to host your special day! -
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Yvette Sent on 10/09/2016We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day, because of the help and dedication of the O’Malley's and their wonderful staff at the Portola Inn. All of our guests are still talking about what a beautiful location it is and keep asking how found we found it. The O'Malley's were truly there every step of the way and made our dream day a reality, without any stress. We can't wait to plan our next event back at the Portola Inn. -
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Krista Sent on 08/29/2016The owners were so easy to work with & so accommodating. The wedding weekend was so beautiful and smooth! The venue includes most of the materials you'd usually have to rent & the bridal suite & guest house are comfortable & lovely. I have nothing but good things to say about this venue. -
Katie Sent on 11/10/2017So happy that we chose this venue. Tom and Peggy were very accommodating and did everything to make the weekend run smoothly. They have a ton of decor and centerpiece items which made planning way easier and less expensive. Peggy provided breakfast for my whole wedding party and family that stayed there over the weekend that was fabulous. She even accommodated my food allergies! I didn't have to worry about a thing the day of and was confident that it would all be taken care of. I would say it is a setting for a slightly more casual style wedding but fabulous none the less!
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Ruth Sent on 10/13/2024Dreamiest Wedding Venue
My husband and I couldn’t have been happier with how our wedding at the Portola Inn turned out. When looking at venues, we knew we wanted an outdoor ceremony surrounded by natural beauty. Compared to local vineyards and other nearby outdoor venues, the Portola won by a landslide in price and value. When you walk onto the property, you are immediately met with serene shady oak trees, beautiful gardens, and so much charm, from the vintage carriage house (perfect for an indoor ceremony option or indoor dancing) to storybook corners, Mr Mcgregor’s garden, cozy fire pits, the list goes on. They also have an on-site bridal suite and guest house perfect for getting ready before the wedding or an overnight stay the night before/after.
When we booked the Portola, we didn’t just get a gorgeous venue, but it also came with wedding day coordination and so much support with planning from Tom, Lisa, and Maggie. Leading up to the wedding, I was able to call with any questions and set up multiple planning meetings. They gave vendor recommendations, let us use their decorations, tables and linens, and had extra staff to help with guest parking, set up, and tear down. If you are a DIY bride who doesn’t want a pricey wedding planner but does want a little extra support and coordination, the Portola Inn has that built in!
The only “downside” I can think of is the early cutoff time at 9 pm and the guest limit of 100 or less. If you’re looking to throw a raging party for 200 of your closest friends and family, this may not be the spot for you. I loved the intimate feel of having about 90 guests, and everyone still had so much fun dancing and enjoying themselves till 9.
As a bride who has been dreaming of this day since girlhood, my dream of a classic, romantic, fairytale wedding came true here! So if that’s what you’re looking for, you should definitely choose the Portola for your venue! -
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Meghan Sent on 09/15/2019Our Wedding Day at Portola Inn was a Dream
Portola Inn is a perfect venue for a wedding or event. We only had 8 weeks to plan our wedding, (crazy, I know) but Peggy, Tom, and my parents were able to make our wedding day beautiful and perfect. Portola Inn has magical Oak trees that rustle in the wind and colorful gardens that add to the already beautiful venue. Growing up in Paso Robles, I always pictured having a wedding under Oak trees and with a view of the rolling hills and Portola Inn has just that! Peggy meets with you before the wedding many times to make sure that every detail is exactly how you want it. Peggy also has decorations that you can pick from included in the price of the venue. We decided to have the rehearsal dinner at the venue and that was a great decision. They allow you to bring in your own caterer and allow you to enjoy your family and friends before your wedding day. This was a very special time for us. Peggy is also the wedding coordinator and helps during the rehearsal. Peggy was very detailed and personable. She knew all of the bridal parties' names before the rehearsal was over. As the bride, the wedding day was relaxing, stress-free and fun because of the preplanning and all of the extra staff that Peggy had at the venue. The staff was willing to answer any questions with smiles on their faces. One of the many highlights of my wedding day was looking up and seeing Peggy holding my sister-in-law's newborn baby so she could enjoy her dinner. Words can't express how happy I was throughout our wedding day! Thank you, Peggy and Tom, for your hard work and your beautiful venue that will forever have a special place in my heart. -
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